When we lost Austin, there were a lot of comments from others that took me back. Some that made me downright angry. I don't believe that any of them were intentionally hurting me, in fact just the opposite. When the unimaginable happens, people grasp for words - anything - that will bring comfort. Sometimes they say the only thing that comes to mind, and because they've never experienced such a loss, they can't fathom how it might be perceived.
One comment that haunted me then, is healing for me now.
Someone mentioned then about my jo...more

You know the saying, "it's easier to forgive than forget?" Personally, I couldn't find that to be more true. Yet, if I'm honest with myself, I know you can't really forgive someone until you also decide to forget it. That's true forgiveness. But it's sometimes easier said than done....more

"....Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
- Nehemiah 8:10
Having written a few guest posts lately, I've reflected more on how I came to choose joy. I think in the beginning of this blog journey, I was just on auto pilot. It was as if something deep inside me just put me through the motions. Unexplainable.
I can still recall that night in the bed when I was literally brought ...more

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,and you will find rest for your souls.”- Matthew 11:28-29...more

Have you ever been stunned when reading the Bible? As if the words just reach out and shake you? Or perhaps they fall down and envelop you like a hug? I've noticed over and over again how many times this week, God has spoken to me through His word....more

"Be still. And know that I am God."Those words echoed frequently while on our camping trip in the woods this past week. Each morning, as the birds began their singing, sending their melodies back and forth as if in multiple duets, I heard "Be Still."...more

Noah came home with a bracelet last night that simply said, "Pray without ceasing," which he got from a local youth church event. It surprised him that I knew the verses surrounding, as they instantly came out of my mouth upon seeing it. I shared with him it was one of my favorite verses and why. And it's been on my heart ever since....more